In Africa, port operations experienced some stability following the conclusion of several protests and strikes that had previously disrupted operations. Weather continues to be a leading disruptor for ports in the area. On May 29, Transnet was forced to suspend operations at the Port of Durban, South Africa, due to high winds.
Port operations in Asia & Oceania remain largely stable, although fog-related closures continue to cause intermittent disruptions along the coast of China. These disruptions have led to temporary closures at ports like Qingdao and Ningbo.
Maritime operations in the Middle East continue to be severely impacted by the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. No negotiations for a peace deal to end the war are currently taking place after Iran broke off talks on June 1. On June 8, the U.S. indicated that it would maintain its blockade of Iranian ports.
Operational disruptions were also reported at ports in India, including Chennai and Nhava Sheva, due to a lack of trailer availability amid the seasonal migration of trailer drivers to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The election-related leave has decreased trailer availability by 40-50%.
In Europe, a 24-hour strike by marine pilots at the Port of Antwerp, Belgium, occurred on June 5, delaying the berthing of at least 37 vessels. Rail delays in Germany have severely impacted cargo operations at the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven, leading to import and export delays.
In the Americas, a number of disruptions affected ports, including a power outage at the Port of Veracruz, Mexico, that affected 800 trailers at the port. Logistics delays were also reported at the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay, due to a truck drivers’ strike on May 28. Heavy goods transport and port operations were affected.
A systems outage also affected the operations of APM Terminals at the Port of Mobile, United States, on May 29.
Regional Summaries
Africa
The highest wait times in the region were reported at the Port of Beira, Mozambique, with average wait times standing at 12.7 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. Hapag-Lloyd is reporting that wind gusts and rainfall have impacted operations.
The Port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is recording average wait times of 7.3 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. Hapag-Lloyd notes that the port has faced power outages and severe yard and road congestion, along with outages and maintenance issues for terminal cranes.
Averages wait times stand at 5.1 days at the Port of Casablanca, Morocco, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with Hapag-Lloyd reporting an unspecified operational disruption contributing to the wait times.
The Port of Cotonou, Benin, is facing average wait times of 4.9 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
Average wait times stand at 4.8 days at the Port of Tema, Ghana, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with crane outages leading to berthing delays, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
Average wait times at the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, are reported at 4.5 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with the high wait times reported to be the result of strike actions and flood-damaged infrastructure, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
Asia & Oceania
The Port of Manila, Philippines, continues to record the highest average wait times in the region at 4.9 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with heavy berth congestion persisting at Manila North.
Average wait times at the Port of Qingdao, China, were reported at 2.5 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with fog-related port closures and vessel bunching contributing to the delays. The Port of Ningbo, China, is facing average wait times of 2.3 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with disruptions related to fog.
The Port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is reporting average wait times of 1.63 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
The Port of Singapore, Singapore, is reporting average wait times of 1.5 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with some vessel bunching contributing to the delays.
The Port of Yokohama, Japan, is reporting average wait times of 1.3 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with congestion expected to worsen in the aftermath of the passage of Typhoon Jangmi.
Middle East & South Asia
The highest wait times in the region were recorded at the Port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, with average wait times reported at 10 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with severe congestion and rerouting affecting port operations.
The Port of Mundra, India, is facing average wait times of 3.3 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with vessel rerouting contributing to increased wait times. Hapag-Lloyd reports that inclement weather could further disrupt operations in the near future.
The Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is reporting average wait times of 2.5 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. Hapag-Lloyd reports that seasonal weather impacts are resulting in operational delays.
Average wait times at the Port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, stand at 2 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with disruptions continuing.
The Port of Salalah, Oman, is reporting average wait times of 2 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
Average wait times at the Port of Nhava Sheva, India, stand at 1.6 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with rail delays and high yard density leading to bottlenecks.
Kuehne + Nagel reports the Port of Karachi, Pakistan, has seen a surge in volumes into the port that are contributing to an average wait time of 1.3 days.
Europe
The Port of Gdansk, Poland, faced the highest average wait times of any port in the region, with Kuehne + Nagel reporting average wait times of 5 days.
The ports of Dublin, Ireland, and Southampton, United Kingdom, each reported average wait times of 2 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
The Port of Hamburg, Germany, is reporting average wait times of 1.8 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with high yard utilization and crane modernization works ongoing.
Average wait times at the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, stand at 1.5 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with some feeder delays contributing to wait times.
The Port of Valencia, Spain, is facing average wait times of 1.4 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
Americas
Average wait times at the Port of Mobile, United States, reached 4 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, the highest in the North America region.
The Port of Vancouver, Canada, is reporting average wait times of 2.4 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with rail delays contributing to the wait times.
The Port of Savannah, United States, is recording average wait times of 1.6 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. Rail and drayage congestion, along with terminal expansion construction, are contributing to the disruptions.
South American ports recorded higher average wait times than their North American counterparts. The Port of Callao, Peru, reported the highest average wait times, with average wait times standing at 5 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
Average wait times at the Port of Santos, Brazil, reached 3.5 days, according to Everstream Analytics. Kuehne + Nagel reports that customs delays are impacting port operations.
The Port of Buenaventura, Colombia, is recording average wait times of 2 days, according to Everstream Analytics.
The Port of Navegantes, Brazil, is facing average wait times of 2 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
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